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Share Transfer Window Announced
Lords Ishwar Hotels Limited has opened a special window for shareholders to submit transfer requests for their physical shares. This move aims to simplify the process for investors holding physical certificates and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. The company has issued a public notice detailing this initiative.
SEBI's Push for Dematerialisation
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has been actively encouraging shareholders to dematerialise their shares to enhance transparency and security in the market. SEBI aims to phase out the inherent risks and administrative complexities associated with physical share transfers. This special window offers a structured opportunity for investors still holding physical certificates to regularise their holdings and align with SEBI's evolving regulatory framework. The initiative is supported by SEBI circulars dated July 2, 2025, and January 30, 2026, with the announcement made on April 30, 2026.
Handling Legacy Physical Shares
Generally, SEBI has required share transfers for listed companies to be in dematerialised form since April 1, 2019. To assist investors in managing older, physical shareholdings, SEBI previously established a specific one-year window from February 5, 2026, to February 4, 2027. This period was designed for investors to transfer and dematerialise physical shares transacted before the April 2019 deadline, particularly if they faced documentation or procedural challenges. Lords Ishwar Hotels Ltd., like other listed entities, routinely complies with SEBI's regulations concerning physical share transfers.
How Shareholders Can Act
Shareholders who still hold physical share certificates for Lords Ishwar Hotels can now use this special window. They have the opportunity to resubmit any transfer requests that were previously rejected or to initiate new ones, provided they meet the eligibility criteria. This is an important step to ensure their holdings are converted to dematerialised form, aligning with current market standards and simplifying future transactions.
Shareholders with physical certificates are advised to confirm the specific duration and procedures for this special window. Consulting the company's official website or its registrar and transfer agent is recommended for detailed guidance. Acting promptly to resubmit or initiate transfer requests before the window closes is essential.
Broader Trends and Company Notes
Although this announcement serves a compliance purpose, the ongoing presence of physical shares means the company will continue to manage related administrative tasks. Lords Ishwar Hotels previously clarified that its inclusion in BSE's Graded Surveillance Measure (GSM) Stage 1 was part of routine market surveillance and not linked to specific compliance issues. The broader hospitality sector, which includes major players like Indian Hotels Co. Ltd., EIH Ltd., and Lemon Tree Hotels Ltd., is moving towards complete dematerialisation of shares across all listed entities.